Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 30, 1992
• Invested on: October 21, 1992

A novelist of note, he has generously promoted Canadian writing and has acted as a tireless advocate for Canadian writers. He was instrumental in creating organizations that encourage and support writing and publishing in this country. These include the Writers' Union of Canada, the Book and Periodical Development Council, the Canadian Centre of P.E.N. International and the Writers' Development Trust.